EXCLUSIVE: The pictures that prove she IS the winner? The Bachelor's Matty J and contestant Laura Byrne pictured disappearing for a secret WEEKEND AWAY ahead of the TV finale

The Bachelor's Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne have been pictured disappearing for a secret weekend away, just weeks ahead of the finale airing on television.

Daily Mail Australia believes Laura was picked up by a Bachelor production vehicle on Friday morning, the car driving up to the Richmond/Hawkesbury area near the foot of the Blue Mountains, and through several red lights to avoid being followed.

Matty J was also absent from his Bondi home this weekend, with him and Laura pictured returning to their respective residences just hours apart on Sunday night, both with overnight baggage in tow.

SPOILER ALERT: The pictures that prove she IS the winner? The Bachelor's Matty J and contestant Laura Byrne pictured disappearing for a secret WEEKEND AWAY ahead of the finale airing on screen

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She bizarrely used the Uber app in her smartphone to catch a car just five minutes up the road to Edgecliff, a Sydney suburb located next to Rushcutters Bay.

Arriving in Edgecliff, Laura was seen crossing the road and getting into another car, which appeared to be a Bachelor production crew vehicle.

Had a good time? Laura arrived back at her Rushcutters Bay home on Sunday night after a weekend away, overnight bags in tow

Mystery trip: Laura had left her home on Friday, getting picked up in what appeared to be a Bachelor production vehicle and transported to a mystery destination

Meeting up? Laura and Matty arrived home on Sunday night within hours of each other. Matty's home has been empty for the weekend

At her sisters? Upon her return, Laura told Daily Mail Australia she had been staying at her sister's home - however, her sister lives only minutes away in Paddington

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY MORNING

- Laura Byrne gets an Uber just minutes up the road from her Rushcutters Bay residence to Edgecliff, the next suburb over

- She bizarrely exits the Uber and crosses the road, hopping into what appeared to be a Bachelor production crew car

- The car heads to Richmond near the foot of the Blue Mountains, driving through several red lights and making a U-turn on a main road to avoid being followed

SATURDAY

- Matty's Bondi home remains empty, with no lights on and his car not moving

SUNDAY

- At 8.45pm, Matty arrives back in Bondi, making a swift exit from a chauffered car and into his home. The car circles the block for 15 minutes before the driver parks and heads inside Matty's home with a backpack and small bag

- At 10pm, Laura arrives back at her Rushcutters Bay home, overnight bags in tow. She tells Daily Mail Australia she has been staying at her sister's home - however her sister lives in nearby inner Sydney suburb Paddington

- Matty J posts a picture of himself at the snow on Instagram, claiming that he has enjoyed a weekend at Thredbo, located south of Sydney

- But the Bachelor heartthrob was wearing the same ski gear he wore in earlier photos posted to Instagram in July - suggesting the photo was a 'decoy'

- He also did not have any ski gear with him when Daily Mail Australia pictured him arriving back at his Bondi home on Sunday night

The driver then took Laura to Richmond, in the Hawkesbury area at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

The car drove erratically, making a U-turn on a main road and running through several red lights.

Bags: After dropping Matty off on Sunday night, his driver (pictured) circled the block for 15 minutes before parking and bringing Matty's bags inside

Where is Matty's snow gear? Despite claiming he was at the snow in an Instagram post on Sunday night, the driver did not carry any skis or other gear

Why is Matty hiding his luggage? The driver brought Matty's bags inside after the Bachelor made a dash for his home 15 minutes earlier, at 8.45pm

His car did not move and the lights inside remained off, confirming he was also away on the weekend.

At 8.45pm on Sunday, Matty returned to his Bondi residence with a driver, making a quick exit from the car and dashing inside.

The car that dropped him off was seen circling the block for 15 minutes, before the driver returned, parked, and brought a backpack and smaller bag into Matty's home.

Where are you going? On Friday morning, Laura left her Rushcutters Bay home and hailed an Uber

Short journey: Bizarrely, Laura took the Uber only a few minutes up the road to nearby suburb Edgecliff, where she was picked up by what appeared to be a Bachelor production crew car

Going away? Laura had slung an overnight bag over one shoulder as she waited for her Uber

At 10pm on Sunday, Laura returned to her Sydney home after her weekend away, carrying an overnight bag and wearing the same outfit she left in on Friday.

As she made her way inside, the jewellery designer told Daily Mail Australia she had been staying at her sister's home that weekend.

However, her sister Alisha lives nearby, with her Facebook bio stating she resides minutes away from Laura in Paddington.

Laura also has a stepsister Sarah Lendrum, but she lives in Shellharbour, located near Wollongong on the NSW south coast.

Walkabout: On Thursday, Laura was spotted taking her three-legged dog Buster for a walk

Activewear: Laura wore a pair of grey leggings and a black Camilla and Marc singlet

Fitness fanatic: Laura is often spotted taking her pooch for a stroll around Rushcutters Bay

Meanwhile on Sunday, Matty posted an Instagram photo of himself at the snow at Thredbo resort, which is located south of Sydney.

But the Bachelor heartthrob was wearing the same ski gear he had worn in earlier photos posted to the image-sharing website in July.

He also did not have any ski gear with him when Daily Mail Australia spotted him arriving back at his Bondi home on Sunday night.

Fan favourite: For several months Laura has been tipped as the winner of The Bachelor

Bookies' favourite! Laura has been given the shortest odds to win of all the contestants

Plenty of screen time: Laura also scored the first kiss of the series and has already enjoyed two single dates with the hunk

Laura has been the clear favourite to win The Bachelor for months.

She and Matty have plenty in common - they are both of a similar age, live in Sydney, and are keen to have children soon.

The Sydney-based jewellery designer was the first to be pulled aside for a chat during the season premiere's cocktail party.

She also scored the first kiss of the series, and has enjoyed two single dates with Matty, unlike other contestants who have struggled to get one-on-one time.

Night out: On Thursday evening, Laura was spotted enjoying a meal with friends at the Winery, located in Surry Hills

Going away drinks? The brunette beauty could been seen hugging her friends goodbye

Rugged up: Laura was wrapped up warm for the night out in a thick scarf and knitted jumper

Preparing to leave: Laura left the Winery on Thursday night at 10pm

Laura bears a striking physical resemblance to Georgia Love, who left Matty heartbroken when she chose Lee Elliot over him on The Bachelorette last year.

Since before the show even aired, Laura has been considered a favourite to win the series.

For weeks, Sportsbet has considered her the frontrunner, followed by nanny Tara Pavlovic and former Hockeyroo Elise Stacy.

Sparks fly: Chemistry was palpable between Matty and Laura during their first meeting

Trying to fool fans! On Sunday night, Matty shared a photo of himself at Thredbo resort

Same clothes: But Matty was wearing the same snow gear in photos first posted online in July

Eagle-eyed fans have also speculated that Laura had 'hinted' she is the winner.

In June, Laura changed her Instagram bio to say she was the 'Queen of reverse parking'.

Fans believed this was a reference to an earlier comment made by Matty in a Popsugar interview last year.

The then-Bachelorette contestant had stated his ideal woman would be good at reverse parking.

Earlier rendezvous? In July, both Matty and Laura posted photos of themselves at the snow, fuelling speculation they were there together

A hidden hint? In June, Laura changed her Instagram bio to say she was the 'Queen of reverse parking'

What? Fans believed this was a reference to a comment made by Matty in an interview last year, where the then-Bachelorette contestant said his ideal women would be good at parking

After the theory began swirling on Bachelor forums, Laura removed all references to parking from her social media account.

In July, Laura and Matty both posted photos of themselves at the snow on the same day - sparking rumours of a secret rendezvous.

While Matty tagged himself at Thredbo Resort, south of Sydney, and Laura said she was in Queenstown, New Zealand, fans speculated they could be lying about their location.

Has he found love finally? Matty had his heart broken by Georgia Love on last year's season of The Bachelorette. He is pictured here at Sydney airport in July

His girl? On The Bachelor Laura has scored the most alone time out of all the contestants

In August, Matty shared a photo of himself and mother Ellie with the oddly-framed photo appearing to crop someone out of the frame.

Followers quickly began commenting that the Bachelor hunk had his other arm around series winner Laura.

Meanwhile, other contestants have appeared to point to the designer being the winner, with evicted Jennifer Hawke commenting on an Instagram photo of Laura and Matty last month.

'Is it bad that I actually think you guys are the cutest?' Villain Jennifer wrote.

Was Laura there? Earlier this year, Matty shared a photo of himself and mother Ellie, with the oddly-framed photo appearing to crop someone out of the frame. Followers quickly began commenting that the Bachelor hunk had his other arm around series winner Laura